Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta is adamant that the Blues can finish in the top four places at the end of this current Premier League season despite the latest setback against Everton. Azpilicueta and Chelsea came unstuck against the Toffees in their Premier League clash at the weekend to dent their top-four hopes. In his recent interview via Goal, the Spanish international reiterated his belief that the Blues can still make the Champions League next season via the Premier League. He urged his Chelsea teammates not to concentrate on … [Read more...]
Sarri Slams ‘Disastrous’ Pitch Ahead Of Kiev Clash
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has berated the pitch ahead of the Blues’ Europa League last 16 second leg clash with Dynamo Kiev on Thursday night. In his pre-match thoughts, Sarri told reporters that the Olympic Stadium pitch in Kiev is bad and his player Willian also echoed his opinion on the match venue. According to Sarri, the Kiev pitch is a disaster. Chelsea are one of the major contenders to win the Europa League this term and they are in a fantastic position to secure qualification for the quarterfinals. Why Arsenal are handed … [Read more...]
Betting Preview: Dynamo Kiev vs Chelsea: Away Win On The Cards
Premier League giants Chelsea are in a fantastic position in the Europa League ahead of their last 16 second half clash with Ukrainian club Dynamo Kiev on Thursday. West London giants Chelsea are one step closer to the quarterfinals after they won the first leg 3-0 courtesy goals from Pedro Rodriguez, Willian and Callum Hudson-Odoi. The Blues showed why they are considered one of the favourites to win the Europa League in their first leg meeting with their Ukrainian opponents. Chelsea could have scored at least six goals against the … [Read more...]
€36m Star Will Leave Chelsea This Summer For ONE Reason
Chelsea striker Gonzalo Higuain might leave the club in the summer despite making a relatively good start to his career at the club. The Metro claim that the Argentine international will leave Chelsea at the end of this season if Blues boss Maurizio Sarri is sacked. Italian tactician Sarri is under severe pressure at Chelsea after his team suffered a drubbing at Manchester City. The Blues suffered their worst defeat in the Premier League era after they were beaten 6-0 by the Citizens with Argentine striker Gonzalo Higuain netting a … [Read more...]
Chelsea Eyeing Discount In €36m Higuain Transfer
Chelsea are reportedly holding out for a significant discount in their bid to make the loan transfer of striker Gonzalo Higuain a permanent one in the summer. This is according to the report from Italian media platform Correire di Torino which claimed that Chelsea are not willing to pay more than €30m for a permanent transfer for Argentine international player Higuain. Italian giants Juventus had earlier revealed that Chelsea can sign Higuain for €36m at the end of his short-term loan contract at Stamford Bridge. Juventus confirmed the … [Read more...]
January transfer window : How has Chelsea fared so far ?
We're in the last week of the ongoing winter window and clubs should be rounding up their transactions. Traditionally, especially in England, the last week of every transfer period is always busy and this week won't be an exception as English clubs are reportedly improving offers for their prime targets so as to beat the time. As for Chelsea, Maurizio Sarri sealed a loan move for Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain last week. However, he is still in search of a midfielder to replace Cesc Fabregas, that's according to reports from Stamford Bridge … [Read more...]
How Chelsea attack will look like with Gonzalo Higuain
All Chelsea fans are eagerly waiting for one news to break out and it's all about Higuain's proposed loan move to Stamford Bridge. The Blues faithfuls can't wait to see the player team up with the rest of the squad before Tottenham's challenge on Thursday. Having endured a misery spell at Chelsea, Morata is tipped to complete a loan move to Atletico Madrid on Tuesday. That means the incoming Argentine will be given freedom to operate as the leading striker for the rest the season. Here's how Sarri's attacking department would like … [Read more...]
Argentine striker storms London to complete Chelsea move .
Former Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain is expected to arrive in London on Friday night as he closes in on a move to Premier League club Chelsea in this transfer window. The Daily Express reported that Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri wants the deal completed by the 12 pm deadline required for him to be eligible for the big Premier League clash with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday evening. Chelsea on Wednesday night agreed on a loan transfer for Gonzalo Higuain on Wednesday night with the former Real Madrid and Napoli player … [Read more...]
Eddie Howe Reiterates Desire To Keep Chelsea Target At Bournemouth
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe has insisted that striker Callum Wilson is not for sale and that the Cherries is keen to keep the player at the club beyond the current transfer window. Callum Wilson has been in superb form for the South Coast club this season and that has attracted the interest of fellow Premier League clubs. Everton, West Ham United and Chelsea have been strongly linked with a move for the recently capped England international striker. Callum Wilson made his debut for England against the United States of America in November … [Read more...]
Chelsea Agree Loan Transfer With Juventus For 31-Year-Old Striker
2012 Champions League winners Chelsea have agreed on a loan transfer with Italian Serie A giants Juventus for Argentine international striker Gonzalo Higuain. It was revealed by the London Evening Standard that the Blues reached a loan agreement with the Old Lady on Wednesday night. Higuain, 31, is back in Italy with the Rossoneri after their Italian Super Cup clash with rivals Juventus in Saudi Arabia. Higuain came off the bench for the last 20 minutes against his parent club as Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo scored the only goal … [Read more...]
Chelsea Prefer PL Striker Over Higuain, Journalist Reveals
Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth has revealed that Chelsea prefer to sign a younger striker with a proven Premier League experience over a transfer for AC Milan striker Gonzalo Higuain. According to him, the Blues would have preferred to sign Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson rather than Argentine striker Higuain. Dharmesh Sheth spoke about Chelsea, Callum Wilson and Gonzalo Higuain on the Transfer Talk podcast as he said that Higuain does not have a resale value because of his age (31) unlike what’s obtainable with the aforementioned … [Read more...]